Other Technics

Steps are made up of:
A. Treads
B. Step nosing
C. Risers

Floors that run up to the edge of a void may need a nosing to finish them off if there is no face plate rising above the level of the floor

Steps that have exposed edges usually have the step nosing returned to enhance their appeal

Reducer or diminishing strip to adjust different levels between floors

Fitting a cover strip will protect edges that may chip

1. Choose your starting point carefully and make sure it is reasonably square to adjoining walls. (Don't despair, there is no house truly square!)	2. Carefully lay your first line of boards, spend time to get it very straight	3. Cut out your first 4-6 rows of boards, spend time to get it very straight
4. Before you fix your boards check them to avoid: A. Boards that have joins close to each other (150 minimum). B. Short lengths in the middle of a run - maximise their use on the ends and, C. Watch out and avoid a staircase affect.	5. After cutting your boards to fit measure the width of the glue bed required but take off 5mm to make sure there is no uncovered glue bed sticking out past the boards, because it will interfere with loose laying the next set. Mark the edge of the glue bed with a chalk line.	6. Spread the glue in the marked-off area and lay your boards. Note: Always leave a 8 to 10mm expansion gap around the edges.